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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.15, 1,177.88 and 477.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.15, 1,177.88 and 477.27 is: 715.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.15 : 1,177.88 = 477.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.15/1,177.88 = 477.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.15x = 1,177.88 × 477.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.15x = 562,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,164.40/786.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.09

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